Waterfall Eclipse

Kurosaki Ichigo, The Ryoka

Chapter Six:

Kurosaki Ichigo, The Ryoka

After her impromptu meeting at the Captain Commander's office, and the following congratulations by her instructors, she made her way to her new classroom, where the instructor introduced her. Luckily for her, it was the same Kido class as Kiyomi and Hiroku. She stood in line where she was told to and waited her turn.

"Now everyone, we are starting with level 90 Hado spells. Today, it is number 90." The instructor stated and then turned to Rani. "You do not have to do it since I know I haven't even assigned that high yet in your old class."

Rani nodded in agreement, but she sat back and watched the students before her. First up was Kiyomi's group, and Kiyomi was first out of all of them.

"The crest of turbidity, seeping out. An insolent vessel of madness. Boiling up, denying, numbness, blinking, obstructing slumber. The steel princess who creeps. The mud doll, ever disintegrating. UNITE! OPPOSE! Filling the earth, know your own impotence! Hado Number 90 – KUROHITSUGI!" Kiyomi blurted out. A black box formed around the mannequin that was there. It was then pierced by many energy spears, which penetrated the sides and lacerated the mannequin inside.

"Very well done!" The instructor stated gleefully.

The students continued to say the chant and perform the Hado spell. Rani opted not to do it, mainly because she was never taught the incantation and would surely messed up if she tried.

At the end of the day, Rani moved her little belongings to the sixth year dormitories and settled into her new room, which she had all to herself. She enjoyed the peace and quiet it gave her, although she wished she could room with Kiyomi. It did not upset her too much though. She found her friend's room after wanting some help in learning the incantations for the level 90 spells they'd be working on. Kiyomi agreed and the two friends got to studying.

After about two hours, the girls called it a night and Rani walked back to her room, which was in another building nearby. Suddenly, she did not feel safe walking and she tried to hurry only to be blocked by three male classmates.

"Look who we have here guys."

"Poor little Miss Tómasu, our generation's prodigy." Another teased.

"You know guys, if she was such a prodigy, shouldn't she know the 90 level Hado spells?" The third added as the three started to back her against the wall.

She knew that if she attacked them, it would not look good for her recent advancement. She had no idea what to do, but not defending herself wasn't a good choice either. Rani didn't feel herself raising her Reiatsu, and neither did they see or feel it, but luckily, someone did. They jumped in and scared the boys back onto the ground.

"Lieu – Lieutenant Hisagi!" They yelled in shock.

"We weren't doing anything!" The first one said.

"Yeah, just a little tough love." The third added.

"ENOUGH!" The Lieutenant replied. "I don't care. You don't attack a fellow comrade. She's your equal whether she started with you five years ago or was transferred into your class this year. You need to show everyone respect. Get back to your dorms!" He yelled. "Are you all right?" He asked, not turning around.

"Yes. Thank you, Lieutenant." Rani replied.

"If you want to know, your spiritual pressure was elevated just now." He commented. "I wouldn't be surprised if the whole Gotei 13 sensed it. I was just in the area, so I came first."

"Oh, okay." She said shyly.

"You might want to get that checked by someone from Squad Four. I can arrange for someone to come here."

"No, I'm fine. I'm just going to go back to my dorm room now." She answered. "Thank you again, Lieutenant Hisagi." She added before she left. She went back to her dorm and quickly fell asleep.

She didn't come out for two days. Kiyomi and Hiroku were worried about her, so Kiyomi volunteered to check in on her.

"Rani? Can I come in?" Kiyomi said as she knocked lightly. After hearing no noise, she opened the door carefully. She saw Rani on her bed sleeping, but sweating. "Rani? Oh no! I'll be right back."

Kiyomi got up and ran outside. Although she knew there was someone from Squad Four on the premises, she didn't know where. She instead went right to the closest classroom to talk to the instructor. She opened the door.

"I am so sorry, but we have an emergency." She blurted and then realized Captain Unohana was in the room.

"What is it dear?" The Captain asked.

"Can you come with me, Captain Unohana? A friend isn't well. She missed two days of classes and I only checked in on her today."

"Sure, lead the way."

Kiyomi quickly led Captain Unohana to Rani's dorm room and stood back so the captain could take care of her friend. She also realized her lost formalities with the situation and was embarrassed.

"Oh my. I can help her here, but it's better if I treat her in Squad Four." Captain Unohana stated. "Miss Kiyomi, would you do me a favor?"

"Yes, ma'am."

"Can you shunpo to my squad? Tell my lieutenant I need a dispatch here for transport?"

"Yes, ma'am." Kiyomi replied and quickly made her way to the Squad Four barracks. The 7th seat officer greeted her and escorted her where she needed to go. The Lieutenant dispatched a team and they followed Kiyomi back.

Captain Unohana then traveled back to Squad Four with her new patient while Kiyomi stayed back in the dorm area, not wanting to get in the way.

~~In a Bar~~

Lieutenants Matsumoto, Kira, Abarai, and Hisagi were all in a bar drinking sake that evening to wind down from their hectic work schedules, along with being joined by the Squad Four Third Seat Isane Kotetsu.

"So, Rangiku, how's work for you?"

"Same stuff – different day. Although today I wasn't able to go on my secret mission for the captain."

"What secret mission?" The three asked after their attention was peaked.

"Oh, Captain Hitsugaya has been having me spy on one of the academy students. Her Reiatsu is abnormally high. I just haven't been able to find her around the last few days."

"What's her name?" Lieutenant Hisagi asked.

"Tómasu Rani." Lieutenant Matsumoto answered. "She was just promoted from the third year to the sixth year I believe not too long ago. I swear my captain has feelings for the poor girl, but he won't admit it."

"She has been in the Fourth Squad barracks the past few days due to her being sick." Isane Kotetsu commented. "She'll be allowed back in class tomorrow."

"Oh really? That explains a lot." Lieutenant Matsumoto replied. "I guess I should tell my captain tomorrow."

~~The Next Morning~~

Her first class back was noisy, which was highly abnormal. There was a lot of talk and rumors going around about a third seat who broke one of the major rules of the Gotei 13 and who was going to be executed on Sokyoku Hill. It was the one thing all Shinigami were truly afraid of.

About a week later, the academy was all a buzz again. There was a lot of talk about a group of ryoka that had entered the Soul Society. Her first class, Hakuda, was full of whispering.

"Can I have your attention please?" The instructor started. "I want to discuss what is going on." The class settled down and gave their instructor their full attention. "As you may know there have been reports of some ryoka that have entered the Soul Society and the Seireitei through one of our gates. They are from the Living World and as it stands right now, the Gotei 13 are taking care of it. The only name that I have been hearing is Kurosaki Ichigo. You, as six-year students, may be called to fight if it gets out of hand, but only then. For right now, you are to stay here at the academy until we hear otherwise. Go about your normal day. Go to your classes."